This once dated master suite is now a bright and eclectic space with influence from the homeowners travels abroad. We transformed their overly large bathroom with dysfunctional square footage into cohesive space meant for luxury. We created a large open, walk in shower adorned by a leathered stone slab. The new master closet is adorned with warmth from bird wallpaper and a robin's egg blue chest. We were able to create another bedroom from the excess space in the redesign. The frosted glass french doors, blue walls and special wall paper tie into the feel of the home. In the bathroom, the Bain Ultra freestanding tub below is the focal point of this new space. We mixed metals throughout the space that just work to add detail and unique touches throughout. Design by Hatfield Builders & Remodelers | Photography by Versatile Imaging

For this project, the initial inspiration for our clients came from seeing a modern industrial design featuring barnwood and metals in our showroom. Once our clients saw this, we were commissioned to completely renovate their outdated and dysfunctional kitchen and our in-house design team came up with this new this space that incorporated old world aesthetics with modern farmhouse functions and sensibilities. Now our clients have a beautiful, one-of-a-kind kitchen which is perfecting for hosting and spending time in. Modern Farm House kitchen built in Milan Italy. Imported barn wood made and set in gun metal trays mixed with chalk board finish doors and steel framed wired glass upper cabinets. Industrial meets modern farm house

This growing family of six was struggling with a dysfunctional kitchen design. The center island had been installed at an odd angle that limited accessibility and traffic flow. Additionally, storage space was limited by poor cabinet design. Finally, doorways in and out of the kitchen were narrow and poorly located, especially for children dashing in and out. Other design challenges included how to better use a 10’ x 12’ room for children’s jackets and toys and how to add a professional-quality gas range in a neighborhood were natural gas wasn’t available. The new design would address all of these issues. DESIGN SOLUTIONS The new kitchen design revolves around a more proportional island. Carefully placed in the center of the new space with seating for four, it includes a prep sink, a second dishwasher and a beverage center. The distressed ebony-stained island and hutch provides a brilliant contrast between the white color cabinetry. White Carrera marble countertops and backsplash top both island and perimeter cabinets. Tall, double stacked cabinetry lines two walls to maximize storage space. Across the room there was an unused wall that now contains a 36” tower fridge and freezer, both covered with matching panels, and a tall cabinet that contains a microwave, steam unit and warming drawer. A propane tank was buried in the back yard to provide gas to a new 60” professional range and cooktop. A custom-made wood mantel hood blends perfectly with the cabinet style. The old laundry room was reconfigured to have lots of locker space for all kids and added cabinetry for storage. A double entry door separated the new mudroom from the rest of the back hall. In the back hall the back windows were replaced with a set of French door and added decking to create a direct access to deck and backyard. The end result is an open floor plan, high-end appliances, great traffic flow and pleasing colors. The homeowner calls it the “kitchen of her dreams.”

Inspiration for a transitional kitchen remodel in New York

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Farmhouse medium tone wood floor and brown floor mudroom photo in Raleigh with white walls

After six years of living in their Huntley IL home, Chris and Meghan were tired of their dark, dingy, outdated kitchen and it was finally time for a long-anticipated change. “The kitchen is the place where we live, it’s where we do everything,” Meghan said. “It was important that it be a space where we wanted to be.” Meghan loves cooking and enjoys including their girls in healthy meal prepping, this led them to want a brighter, more enjoyable kitchen with increased functionality and improved storage. For Chris especially, the laundry room was an entirely dysfunctional eyesore. “We had a washer and a dryer, but it was all kind-of cobbled together!” Chris said. “There were always laundry piles everywhere, we weren’t really sure what we wanted to do in there, but it was time for us to make a change.” The mess of the space was stressful every time they walked in the door from the garage each day. Kids’ backpacks and shoes piled up haphazardly in the makeshift boot-bench closet left the family feeling disorganized and stressed. They needed space for folding clothes and locker cubbies to help keep the family organized. Having known Christine and Todd in the Huntley community for years, Chris and Meghan were familiar with their work. “We already trusted them personally and having seen their projects for years we knew they did top notch work. After we reviewed the initial round of designs, we knew that hiring them was definitely the right choice,” Meghan and Chris said. Although Chris had done a lot of work in their home himself, the kitchen and laundry room renovation was such a large undertaking that he didn’t want to steal time away from his family to spend what would surely be many long weekends doing the job himself. “That would not have been a wise choice for us,” Chris laughed. “Our designer, Michelle was very, very, easy to work with; anything we wanted to see or weren’t sure about, she went above and beyond to make this easy for us. She was easy to get hold of and always quick to respond,” the couple said. Michelle pulled ideas that mirrored the couple’s taste and style and was adept at directing the couple to limited choices that didn’t overwhelm them and kept the process moving. “I have a hard time making decisions. Michelle made the decision-making process so easy. I loved how she listened to what I liked and then presented three great options for me to choose from,” Meghan said. The main objectives for the kitchen were better storage solutions, they wanted the space to reflect their lifestyle and taste, and they wanted it to last for years with low maintenance. One of the first steps in creating a more functional kitchen was relocating the refrigerator, creating an improved workflow for the busy family. “We didn’t know that we could even move the refrigerator to a new location where it is now, that was something that we never would have thought of,” Chris said. “The new refrigerator location makes the kitchen feel so much bigger. We didn’t add any space, but our whole kitchen with the new design just seems like it’s so much larger than before!” Meghan said. The perimeter mist colored cabinets helped warm and brighten the entire room, while the graphite colored cabinets on the island added contrast. Using this fresh, clean color palette satisfied the couple’s desire for a bright space that was the exact opposite of what they had before. Organization accessories were also added to the cabinets such as a spice drawer tray and roll outs to create hidden convenience. “I absolutely love the hidden spices – it makes cooking so much more enjoyable!” Chris said. “And all the pull outs, and the double trash bin, who would think you could get so excited about organization!” the couple said in unison. One thing they hated in their original kitchen was how dark the space felt. Added lighting on the ceiling with the new light fixtures combined with the lighter cabinetry colors throughout solved this problem. “Our new kitchen has this warm, almost cozy feeling that our old kitchen never had, it’s just a space that I love spending my time in now,” Meghan said. The light airy feeling was accentuated with the use of floating white shelves on either side of the decorative range hood. “We have so much cabinetry space, the new design is amazing we actually have more storage space than we will ever need,” Meghan said. The island was extended to create more work surface and added space for stool seating. “The new island changes how we live. Now the kids can be in the kitchen with us, doing homework, eating breakfast, and the three of us have special dinners there when Chris is working late,” Meghan said. The Carrara Marmi Quartz countertops were chosen because they are, not only beautiful, but are made from hard-working material that doesn’t require maintenance. The white subway tile backsplash that wraps to the ceiling behind the focal point cooktop range/hood compliments the crisp white countertops perfectly, while brushed brass hardware and light fixtures keep the design fresh and new. The couple had a few fears at the beginning of the project, as most homeowners do. Their biggest fear was being out of their kitchen and laundry room for an extended time. The crew made it very easy for the family to work in a limited space keeping the washer and dryer hooked up the majority of the time, and also getting appliances working with minimal downtime. “They above and beyond accommodated us to get us through the process,” Meghan said. “They did a great job making sure we were as comfortable as possible throughout the process,” Chris added. “Our project manager DJ did a great job. He was very good at updating us on schedule changes, getting guys in as quickly as possible. Everyone that stepped in the house was nice and did great work,” said Chris. They thought Advance’s carpenter was phenomenal and were impressed when he took a conceptual idea from a photograph and worked with designer Michelle to create a one of a kind range/hood that has become the topic of conversation with friends and family who visit the new kitchen. “He was in our house literally every day for several weeks. He was easy to work with and good at what he did,” Meghan and Chris said. The focal point of the kitchen; a hand-crafted, custom-built ventilation hood was clad with handpicked reclaimed barnwood. Advance Design’s carpenter built the framework and the cladding to create a one-of-a-kind design element that the couple loves. “I think it was especially fun for him to create something unique from scratch, showcasing his talent in this area,” Meghan said. “I love that my kitchen is not like everyone else’s. I got to pick out the wood on my hood and watch it being built and was able to choose what pieces of wood went where on it. It’s totally unique.” Red Oak flooring was toothed-in throughout the kitchen and the rest of the first floor anywhere changes were made. Then the whole floor was refinished to tone down the orange undertones in the existing floor stain, ultimately changing the color complexion of the entire first floor. The result is a completely new feeling to the entire home. Renovating the laundry room was extremely important to Meghan and Chris, but they had trouble visualizing what the possibilities were for the seemingly small space. Michelle produced beautiful 3D illustrations that helped them envision the space in a whole new way. “I must have told Michelle 100 times that I am a visual person, seeing the designs in 3D made it so easy to make decisions and see what we could really do with our space,” Meghan said. A dividing wall and doorway were removed between the existing laundry room and hallway formerly containing a coat closet, providing space to design specialized graphite colored cabinetry matching the kitchen island to house custom storage cubbies for each family member. Adding the tall utility cabinetry in the new laundry area helped solve the storage issue, tucking away cleaning supplies, household items, and even the cat got its own cubby. “I love how everything is now hidden in its own space. I can’t tell you how much I hated coming home and seeing everything sitting around on counters,” Chris said. Electrical outlets were planned for the inside of utility cabinets, so devices could charge in hidden locations. Stacking the washer and dryer allowed for wider countertop space to provide a folding area and a special space for clothes to hang. “The way I do laundry has been completely transformed! I can actually fold clothes and hang them now right out of the washer and dryer,” Meghan said. “The end result in the kitchen and the laundry/mud room was an updated light and bright space, with a smarter work flow that better meets the needs of this family,” Michelle said. “I would totally recommend Advance Design,” Meghan said. “Sometimes I sit and just look at my kitchen and laundry room and think ‘Wow, I can’t believe I get to live here!’ It’s an understatement to say we love our new space.”

Every inch of the inside and outside living areas are reconceived in this full house and guest-house renovation in Berkeley. In the main house the entire floor plan is flipped to re-orient public and private areas, with the formerly small, chopped up spaces opened and integrated with their surroundings. The studio, previously a deteriorating garage, is transformed into a clean and cozy space with an outdoor area of its own. A palette of screen walls, corten steel, stucco and concrete connect the materials and forms of the two spaces. What was a drab, dysfunctional bungalow is now an inspiring and livable home for a young family. Photo by David Duncan Livingston

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Inspiration for a contemporary eat-in kitchen remodel in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash and subway tile backsplash

This veteran family first reached out to us after seeing Kitchen Solvers recommended in local Facebook communities. Their beautifully decorated Spring Hill home featured a kitchen that felt dated, lacked functionality, and simply didn't fit their lifestyle. Initially, they were considering cabinet refacing to give the space a fresh new look. However, after discussing the layout challenges and how they used the kitchen every day, they decided to invest in a complete remodel that would truly transform the space and better meet their needs. While the existing footprint offered limited opportunities for major layout changes, we focused on maximizing both style and functionality. The homeowners selected the stunning Ava door style in Dried Thyme, a color that perfectly complements their home. Additional upgrades included a custom Hoodsly range hood, beautiful soapstone countertops carried up the backsplash, added storage on the back of the island, popular organizational accessories, and enhanced task lighting throughout the kitchen. The result is a modern, elegant kitchen that blends seamlessly with the rest of the home. Best of all, the homeowners absolutely love their new space and are excited to entertain, host dinner parties, and enjoy cooking more than ever before.

For this project, the initial inspiration for our clients came from seeing a modern industrial design featuring barnwood and metals in our showroom. Once our clients saw this, we were commissioned to completely renovate their outdated and dysfunctional kitchen and our in-house design team came up with this new this space that incorporated old world aesthetics with modern farmhouse functions and sensibilities. Now our clients have a beautiful, one-of-a-kind kitchen which is perfecting for hosting and spending time in. Modern Farm House kitchen built in Milan Italy. Imported barn wood made and set in gun metal trays mixed with chalk board finish doors and steel framed wired glass upper cabinets. Industrial meets modern farm house

This veteran family first reached out to us after seeing Kitchen Solvers recommended in local Facebook communities. Their beautifully decorated Spring Hill home featured a kitchen that felt dated, lacked functionality, and simply didn't fit their lifestyle. Initially, they were considering cabinet refacing to give the space a fresh new look. However, after discussing the layout challenges and how they used the kitchen every day, they decided to invest in a complete remodel that would truly transform the space and better meet their needs. While the existing footprint offered limited opportunities for major layout changes, we focused on maximizing both style and functionality. The homeowners selected the stunning Ava door style in Dried Thyme, a color that perfectly complements their home. Additional upgrades included a custom Hoodsly range hood, beautiful soapstone countertops carried up the backsplash, added storage on the back of the island, popular organizational accessories, and enhanced task lighting throughout the kitchen. The result is a modern, elegant kitchen that blends seamlessly with the rest of the home. Best of all, the homeowners absolutely love their new space and are excited to entertain, host dinner parties, and enjoy cooking more than ever before.

This veteran family first reached out to us after seeing Kitchen Solvers recommended in local Facebook communities. Their beautifully decorated Spring Hill home featured a kitchen that felt dated, lacked functionality, and simply didn't fit their lifestyle. Initially, they were considering cabinet refacing to give the space a fresh new look. However, after discussing the layout challenges and how they used the kitchen every day, they decided to invest in a complete remodel that would truly transform the space and better meet their needs. While the existing footprint offered limited opportunities for major layout changes, we focused on maximizing both style and functionality. The homeowners selected the stunning Ava door style in Dried Thyme, a color that perfectly complements their home. Additional upgrades included a custom Hoodsly range hood, beautiful soapstone countertops carried up the backsplash, added storage on the back of the island, popular organizational accessories, and enhanced task lighting throughout the kitchen. The result is a modern, elegant kitchen that blends seamlessly with the rest of the home. Best of all, the homeowners absolutely love their new space and are excited to entertain, host dinner parties, and enjoy cooking more than ever before.

This veteran family first reached out to us after seeing Kitchen Solvers recommended in local Facebook communities. Their beautifully decorated Spring Hill home featured a kitchen that felt dated, lacked functionality, and simply didn't fit their lifestyle. Initially, they were considering cabinet refacing to give the space a fresh new look. However, after discussing the layout challenges and how they used the kitchen every day, they decided to invest in a complete remodel that would truly transform the space and better meet their needs. While the existing footprint offered limited opportunities for major layout changes, we focused on maximizing both style and functionality. The homeowners selected the stunning Ava door style in Dried Thyme, a color that perfectly complements their home. Additional upgrades included a custom Hoodsly range hood, beautiful soapstone countertops carried up the backsplash, added storage on the back of the island, popular organizational accessories, and enhanced task lighting throughout the kitchen. The result is a modern, elegant kitchen that blends seamlessly with the rest of the home. Best of all, the homeowners absolutely love their new space and are excited to entertain, host dinner parties, and enjoy cooking more than ever before.

This veteran family first reached out to us after seeing Kitchen Solvers recommended in local Facebook communities. Their beautifully decorated Spring Hill home featured a kitchen that felt dated, lacked functionality, and simply didn't fit their lifestyle. Initially, they were considering cabinet refacing to give the space a fresh new look. However, after discussing the layout challenges and how they used the kitchen every day, they decided to invest in a complete remodel that would truly transform the space and better meet their needs. While the existing footprint offered limited opportunities for major layout changes, we focused on maximizing both style and functionality. The homeowners selected the stunning Ava door style in Dried Thyme, a color that perfectly complements their home. Additional upgrades included a custom Hoodsly range hood, beautiful soapstone countertops carried up the backsplash, added storage on the back of the island, popular organizational accessories, and enhanced task lighting throughout the kitchen. The result is a modern, elegant kitchen that blends seamlessly with the rest of the home. Best of all, the homeowners absolutely love their new space and are excited to entertain, host dinner parties, and enjoy cooking more than ever before.